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NEW YORK, June 15, 2015 – We all have habits we prefer to keep classified but as people prepare to leave on summer vacations, a new global survey released by Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, reveals the dirty little secrets of travelers across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Taking Hotel Toiletries

Grabbing extra hotel toiletries ranks as the most common travel secret for Americans (69%) followed by Canadians (63%), Chinese (61%) and Britons (45%). Germans (20%) were the least likely to snag the mini bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion.

Tinkling in the Pool or Ocean

Almost two-thirds of Americans (64%) confessed to tinkling in the pool or ocean. The survey revealed 58% of Canadians, 46% of Britons and 44% of Germans admitted to the using the pool or ocean to relieve themselves. The C...